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DVC enters into financing agreement with SBI for thermal power plant

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has secured a financing agreement of Rs 100.5 billion with the State Bank of India (SBI) for the 2X800 MW Koderma Thermal Power Project, Phase-II, in Jharkhand. This funding will cover the majority of the Rs 14.36 billion project cost. The agreement outlines loan arrangements and financial terms necessary for the plant’s construction and operation. With a total capacity of 1,600 MW, the project aims to boost power generation in the…

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Sunsure signs PPA to supply 21 MW solar power to Lupin

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Sunsure Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to provide 21 MW (31.5 MWp) of solar power to pharmaceutical giant Lupin. The power will be sourced from Sunsure’s 100 MW (150 MWp) solar plant in Solapur, Maharashtra, boosting renewable energy use across Lupin’s Tarapur facility.   Sunsure is also developing 500 MW of solar and wind energy parks in Maharashtra, with additional PPAs signed with companies such as KSB Pumps, Dabur, and Inox Air Products.

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Tata Electronics, TCS to develop India’s first domestic semiconductor chips by 2026

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Tata Electronics to introduce India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chips by 2026. Tata Electronics is leading the manufacturing efforts, targeting industries such as automotive, electronics, power, consumer goods, and healthcare. TCS will contribute through semiconductor design, engineering, and related services, including software solutions and IP-based products. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has approved three semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including two led by Tata Electronics: a USD 11-billion chip manufacturing…

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BPCL to establish joint ventures for renewable and biogas projects

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) approved two joint ventures during its Board meeting on 12 September 2024. The first JV with Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India (SGHIPL) will focus on developing and operating renewable energy projects across India, including green hydrogen production. Both BPCL and SGHIPL will hold equal 50% stakes in the venture. The second JV with GPS Renewables will involve setting up compressed biogas (CBG) plants nationwide. These ventures are pending regulatory approvals from…